All Children Deserve an Education

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Diversity has become a critical part of the philosophy I have developed as an aspiring educator. Through various experiences in my life, I can appreciate how different cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds can positively impact the educational experience of each student. Diversity in my opinion incorporates poverty, race, and equality for the ultimate goal of long term success in a student’s life. Regardless of race, socioeconomic status, and gender, each child should receive an opportunity to succeed and reach their potential. At my experience with Special Olympics floor hockey, all of the volunteers and coaches were exceptional in providing a quality environment for the participants. I was intrigued when I first arrived at St. Mary’s because I didn’t know how Special Olympics floor hockey was modified. Immediately I was approached by two participants who wanted to pass with me. The puck was a felt disk with a hole, and the stick was straight with a felt end. I had never worked with a Special Olympics program before, so I was excited to see how practice would be run. The first drill was a simple passing drill ending with a shot on goal. The goalies were in full padding, and I felt like I could relate to them the most as I had goaltender for most of my childhood in hockey. They were extremely kind and receptive to the tips I had given them. I was impressed by how patient all of the volunteers were with the students when they ran through the drills. I was thrilled to have been a part of this experience which I will carry throughout my professional career. Another experience which I have learned about in my educational career is the importance of multicultural education. “Multicultural education advocates the belief that students a... ... middle of paper ... ...ate resources more intently than those in urban areas. With that being said, I believe that underclass families migrate away from city areas because of the cost of living. It is because of these findings, we as educators need to have concrete federally mandated strategies in the classroom and become educated on how to create instructional opportunities to meet the needs of all. In conclusion, through my experiences and research, diversity in the American educational climate must be addressed to provide all children with a bountiful opportunity to live the American dream. Through the collaboration of state and federal government agencies, we can unite to create programs which give each child an equal opportunity to succeed in the long term. Perhaps without these valuable experiences, I wouldn’t be able to judge the scope of my impact on the kids who I have impacted.

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